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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.63, 11,171.82 and 4,558.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.63, 11,171.82 and 4,558.84 is: 6,291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.63 : 11,171.82 = 4,558.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.63/11,171.82 = 4,558.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.63x = 11,171.82 × 4,558.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.63x = 50,930,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,930,539.89/8,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.12

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